Recreation Workers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Recreation Workers in Ohio earn a median salary of $30,609 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 12,390 recreation workers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $28,440 to $34,170 depending on location.
$30,609
Avg median salary in Ohio
$34,170
Highest paying metro
$28,440
Lowest paying metro
12,390
Employed in Ohio
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inRecreation Workers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $34,170 | $28,290 | $36,850 | 520 |
| Columbus, OH | $33,960 | $31,060 | $36,490 | 2,820 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $33,290 | $28,030 | $36,600 | 470 |
| Dayton, OH | $33,230 | $28,650 | $37,540 | 690 |
| Akron, OH | $31,030 | $26,910 | $34,930 | 770 |
| Springfield, OH | $30,340 | $28,500 | $36,070 | 100 |
| Cleveland, OH | $29,960 | $26,370 | $36,370 | 2,390 |
| Lima, OH | $29,850 | $27,310 | $36,540 | 80 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,780 | $26,200 | $35,540 | 2,400 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,740 | $28,280 | $35,440 | 80 |
| Southern Ohio | $29,680 | $25,610 | $36,830 | 310 |
| Eastern Ohio | $29,610 | $23,810 | $36,310 | 310 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $29,310 | $24,580 | $35,010 | 500 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,700 | $25,290 | $35,000 | 280 |
| Canton, OH | $28,660 | $23,530 | $34,850 | 420 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28,440 | $25,210 | $39,320 | 250 |